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Abia Shines Nationally, Emerges Overall Best at National Basic Education School Sports Games with Eight Gold Medals in Athletics as Gov. Otti Administration’s Education Reforms Yield Results
By @TheKELVINATOR, The Eyes Opener News | February 16, 2026
Abia State has recorded a landmark achievement on the national stage, emerging as the overall best-performing state at the recently concluded National Basic Education School Sports Games, clinching an impressive eight gold medals in athletics.
The remarkable feat was announced by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Highlighting the strides made in the education sector under the Otti-led administration, Prince Kanu described the victory as a testament to the government’s deliberate investment in revitalizing public education and promoting holistic development among students across the state.
According to him, the trophies won by the young athletes were formally presented to Governor Otti during the Executive Council meeting, drawing commendation from members of the council.
The Governor, visibly pleased with the performance of the students, pledged to formally host the victorious team in recognition of their outstanding accomplishment and to further encourage excellence among Abia youths.
The triumph at the national competition underscores a growing renaissance in Abia’s education sector, where renewed emphasis is being placed not only on academic excellence but also on sports development and talent discovery at the basic education level.
It is noted that the state’s dominance in athletics, particularly its haul of eight gold medals, reflects improved grassroots sports programmes and structured support for young talents.
Stakeholders have described the achievement as a morale booster for both students and educators, signaling that Abia is steadily reclaiming its pride of place in national academic and extracurricular competitions.
With the Governor’s promise to host the team, the young champions are set to receive further recognition, reinforcing the administration’s message that hard work, discipline, and excellence will always be celebrate
d in Abia State.